I think buying from a breeder who does not show totally ok. I had been looking for about eight months before finding my puppy. being a mom of 4 I really dont want to spend 3000.00 for any dog if I dont have to. I did spend that amount on my shepherd though but not for the reasons you would think. I chose him(actually he chose his
) for his temperment and yes his lines but the main reason was how he attached himself to my children from day one. I love dogs and I think if a person who cares deeply for thier dos and just loves being able to share the love of that particular breed with others it is entirely okay.
Of course they have to make money but really for those of us who have purchased yorkies under the 1000.00 range do you really think the breeders truly make that much at prices that low. I dont think so, I have seen first hand how much goes into breeding (with bigger dogs) and money wise sometimes you pretty much break even. I would love to consider breeding in the far future but only so other people could enjoy this wonderful breed as well. So I think sometimes these smaller breeders are only doing what they love & not all are byb. I just feel if you look for the bad all the time you truly miss all the good out there to. Yes byb are everywhere but every breeder had to start somewhere right?
sue